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bad72c10 · 01-31-2007, 10:17 PM

Okay first question is, can someone snap a picture of the passenger side seat track, particularly the reatiner. Mine doesn't work, well, it does until weight is put on it, and then it unlocks and can slide forward.

Second, is about a B&M shift improver kit for my TH350. Is it worth it? Does it stiffen up the 1-2 shift or what? Do you have to pull the tranny or just the pan? Just wondering. My tranny shifts really smoothly right now, but it might be good to shorten and stiffen it a little. Also, did you put the stage one (RV/towing), or stage two (street/strip) in? Thanks guys, Justin

**WorkinLonghorn** · 01-31-2007, 10:45 PM

I've never used that particular kit but when I used to work at a trans shop we used to put in shift kits all the time to firm up the shifts.You just drop the pan and work on the valve body.It's REAL easy.I remember on some you had to drill out a passage with the bit they provided,and some other real easy stuff.I'll let others who have used those particular kits describe their qualities,but if I had to guess,I'd say the first level would be fine unless you like a jolt on every shift at any speed,but I'm guessing here.-Brian

bad72c10 · 02-01-2007, 02:13 PM

Thanks workinlonghorn, anyone else?? Justin

speedracer · 02-01-2007, 02:37 PM

the kit is worth every penny... as far as the setting, that depends on what your doing with your truck. I had a th350 with the street strip and it would chirp second if I wanted it to.

bad72c10 · 02-01-2007, 11:58 PM

Well, it'll be a fun street truck. I think chirpin them would be pretty cool, but I also don't want to hit my head on the steering wheel from the jerk of the shift. I don't know how hard it shifts exactly. Thanks guys, anyone else??

skchevota · 02-02-2007, 12:57 AM

Ive used he b&M kit before, it was nice, shifted smooth if I was just cruzen in drive, shifted harder if I got on it, and if I shifted it manualy it would bark 2nd real good. I used the street and strip mode. the race mode is toooooooo harsh for daily driving unless you like to rattle your fillings out.

01-31-2007, 10:17 PM	#1
bad72c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 88	Seat and Transmission Questions Okay first question is, can someone snap a picture of the passenger side seat track, particularly the reatiner. Mine doesn't work, well, it does until weight is put on it, and then it unlocks and can slide forward. Second, is about a B&M shift improver kit for my TH350. Is it worth it? Does it stiffen up the 1-2 shift or what? Do you have to pull the tranny or just the pan? Just wondering. My tranny shifts really smoothly right now, but it might be good to shorten and stiffen it a little. Also, did you put the stage one (RV/towing), or stage two (street/strip) in? Thanks guys, Justin __________________ '72 C/10 SWB 355/ broken TH350 and 3.07s Soon to be 355/700r4 and 3.73s

01-31-2007, 10:45 PM	#2
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,886	Re: Seat and Transmission Questions I've never used that particular kit but when I used to work at a trans shop we used to put in shift kits all the time to firm up the shifts.You just drop the pan and work on the valve body.It's REAL easy.I remember on some you had to drill out a passage with the bit they provided,and some other real easy stuff.I'll let others who have used those particular kits describe their qualities,but if I had to guess,I'd say the first level would be fine unless you like a jolt on every shift at any speed,but I'm guessing here.-Brian __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, stereo speakers, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme.

02-01-2007, 02:13 PM	#3
bad72c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 88	Re: Seat and Transmission Questions Thanks workinlonghorn, anyone else?? Justin __________________ '72 C/10 SWB 355/ broken TH350 and 3.07s Soon to be 355/700r4 and 3.73s

02-01-2007, 02:37 PM	#4
speedracer Blank Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southington, CT Posts: 221	Re: Seat and Transmission Questions the kit is worth every penny... as far as the setting, that depends on what your doing with your truck. I had a th350 with the street strip and it would chirp second if I wanted it to. __________________ 1969 lwb 4/6 drop 17x8-18x10 torque thrust II's 327-420hp 2004R 3.73 posi. 1977 Corvette 350-375hp 4speed, silver show car. 2002 S10 xtreme, work truck 2004.5 VW jetta GLI 1.8T 6speed, weekend warrior. 2013 Audi A3 TDI, the wife's car

02-01-2007, 11:58 PM	#5
bad72c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 88	Re: Seat and Transmission Questions Well, it'll be a fun street truck. I think chirpin them would be pretty cool, but I also don't want to hit my head on the steering wheel from the jerk of the shift. I don't know how hard it shifts exactly. Thanks guys, anyone else?? __________________ '72 C/10 SWB 355/ broken TH350 and 3.07s Soon to be 355/700r4 and 3.73s

02-02-2007, 12:57 AM	#6
skchevota Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Evans, Colorado Posts: 530	Re: Seat and Transmission Questions Ive used he b&M kit before, it was nice, shifted smooth if I was just cruzen in drive, shifted harder if I got on it, and if I shifted it manualy it would bark 2nd real good. I used the street and strip mode. the race mode is toooooooo harsh for daily driving unless you like to rattle your fillings out.



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